North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the Hikkaduwa region.

Honestly, the outlook for the next two and a half weeks is a real bummer. We're staring down a long stretch of poor surf quality, and I can't find a single standout day to get properly excited about. The main issue is a persistent moderate cross-onshore wind, mostly out of the west, which is just going to keep things choppy and messy for the entire period.

We start with nothing for the first few days. Our first real chance of any waves is on Monday, July 20th, but even then, it's marginal. By Monday afternoon, we see a surge in energy, (combined swell energy hitting 1921) with a SSW swell pushing about 5ft, but that 17-second period is a real long-period groundswell. That's got some power, but the wind is still blowing moderate cross-onshore, so it'll be rough. This kind of long-period swell can break a bit too straight at a beach break, but North Jetty is a point break, so it might actually focus that energy into a nice line. Still, the conditions look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The following days just stay in the same rut. The second week rolls into July 24th and 25th with a fresh pulse. On Friday the 24th afternoon, we get a 5ft W swell with moderate wave energy (1466) but again, it's all cross-onshore wind. The swell direction is from the west, which is off the optimum SW direction for North Jetty, and the period is a short 11 seconds. It's just not going to shape up well. The water is sitting at a very warm 83°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Honestly, there's nothing here I can call a standout. Keep an eye on the charts, because as any local knows, it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can shift. But as it stands, for the next 16 days, you might be better off grabbing a cold one and watching the sunset.

Rusty.

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